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Flying Horses
Martha's Vineyard
Oaks Bluffs, MA
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Carousel Name: | Flying Horses |
Park: | Martha's Vineyard |
Description: | Dare |
Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
Last Update: | 2020 |
Status: | Active |
Year Built: | 1876? |
Type: | 2 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition |
Figures: | 20 Standing Horses, 4 chariots |
Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 103 |
Notes: | Operational Ring Arm, Recognized as a National Historic Landmark - 1987, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1979, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 1994 |
Comments: | Oldest platform carousel in U.S. Two ring machines. Horses: glass sulfide eyes-leather ears. Chariots: 3 dragon, 1 fish. |
History: | Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1876? to 1884 Martha's Vineyard, Oaks Bluffs, MA, 1884 to present
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Directions/Hours: | In center of downtown Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. Visit the website or call for additional information and hours of operation. |
Mailing Address: | P. O. Box 5277, Edgartown, MA, 02539 |
Telephone: | 508-627-4440 |
Website: | mvpreservation.org/properties/flying-horses-carousel |
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